Malaysia
* Appointment of 22nd Undang of Rembau done without palace interference, says customary council
* Anwar launches RM16.63bil LRT3 Shah Alam Line
* LRT3 Shah Alam: one-month free rides starting Monday, says Anwar
* Woman reported missing in Taiping safe, denies kidnapping claims
* Seven more train sets to be procured for LRT Shah Alam Line, says Loke
* Zahid unveils disaster relief centre amid growing flood challenges in Batu Pahat
* BUDI Diesel subsidy program launches successfully, says Finance Ministry
* Onn Hafiz urges Pakatan to deliver on promises before new manifesto
* Uptrend seen on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (June 29) on stock rotation factor
* Ringgit to trade within RM4.09-4.11 this week ahead of key economic data releases
* Johor polls: BN's mix of experience, fresh faces key to governing, says Mohamed Khaled
* Nominated assemblymen should not be used as political currency, says Muda president
* Zahid urges Umno leaders to avoid retaliation, focus on positive campaigning in Johor elections
* 'Recycled' candidates with proven track records better than those who shift seats, says Nur Jazlan
* Direction of PAS support for Bersatu, Johor State Election to be determined on Monday, says Takiyuddin
Singapore
* Study finds that teenage boys in Singapore get physically punished twice as often as girls
* Singapore trials new canine-mounted camera system to improve search operations
* Iran says it has sole control over the Hormuz Strait again
* US hearing warns Chinese economic espionage now targets AI
* Polar turns 100: How home-grown bakery became part of everyday Singapore life
* Peace, what peace: Iran and the US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

Indonesia
* Indonesia's Semeru and Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcanoes erupt repeatedly on the same day
* Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die
* Tourism, climate puts Indonesia's ‘walking shark’ under pressure
* Indonesia's online child safety rules underscore need for collective responsibility
* Indonesia: Dozens held over anti-govt rally
Thailand
* Thaksin’s first ballot in two decades puts Shinawatra spotlight on Bangkok vote
* Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested
* Tourism recovery supports food business growth in Bangkok
* Teen’s body found in suitcase in Thailand
* Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat says
Philippines
* Fisherman shot dead in Philippines
* Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban
* Philippines - Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Mindanao
* Slain Filipina girl’s kin seek charges vs younger suspect in school shooting
* Chinese dissident who fled by sea to South Korea is now in Canada
Vietnam
* Vietnamese police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects in case involving RM39.2mil
* Special class gives autistic children in Vietnam a way to shine
* Vietnam police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects
* World's No.1 air conditioning company Daikin named official partner Asean United FC events

Myanmar
* Myanmar marks World MSME Day
* Twenty-one students faint after experiencing shortness of breath at school in Myanmar
* World Bank approves US$1.1bil emergency financing
Cambodia
* MSMEs vital for Cambodia's growth: minister
* Cambodia and Oxfam ink MoU to integrate informal workers into formal economy
* K-pop stars, actors join fan backlash after South Korea’s shock loss to South Africa
Laos
* Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports
* Support for closer science and technology ties at Asean meet in Laos
Brunei
* Brunei briefing boosts online scam awareness
* Malaysian veteran star Khatijah Ibrahim's home-made sauce, 'Sos Cili Pedas' making a mark in Brunei
Aseanplus
* Anwar: Malaysia needs to build drone industry ecosystem
* Nation: Malaysia’s anti-bullying tribunal a first in the world
* Nation: Mindef shortlists four nations for LCS anti-ship missile replacement
* Get healthy: China pushes its weight management plan
* Sexpectations: The overlooked piece of the health puzzle
* South Korea on alert over Chinese and Russian warplanes
* China - Pilot killed, 13 others injured in rare light aircraft crash
* China: Top generals and senior officials stripped of their posts
* Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches
* India - Rubio: Trump likely to visit India early next year for trade ties
* South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties
* Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
* ‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says
* Luxury fashion expected to show growth as consumers seek ‘normal’ lives
* China moves to raise penalties on auditors as anti-fraud campaign deepens
* Hong Kong needs visionaries to run Kai Tak Cruise Terminal: Rosanna Law
* Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown
* Cakes, diapers and lectures: Protesting ‘cockroaches’ dig in their heels in India
* Hard work and endurance: what Alibaba’s team-building says about its AI drive
* Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals, Chris Tang says
* Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocks
* Earthquake off north-eastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
* Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat says
* Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast
* Chinese man changes locks on vacant flat, sells it to unsuspecting couple for US$103,000
* Karyawan calls for the govt to take over music royalty collections under one single body; Freddie reelected as President at AGM
* Apart from Japan, the Asians are once again missing in the World Cup; round of 32 primer: favorites, African teams abound
* Football: Hamann: Malaysia's World Cup dream starts with grassroots
* 'We're never in it' Iran hits out unfair treatment in the US as theyhead home from the World Cup
* Soccer - Late drama ends Iran's hopes of reaching World Cup knockouts for first time
